CPC G08B 13/2434 (2013.01) [E05B 73/0017 (2013.01); F16B 21/00 (2013.01); G06Q 10/087 (2013.01); B62H 5/00 (2013.01); B65D 2203/10 (2013.01); B65D 2211/00 (2013.01)] | 31 Claims |
1. A method for coupling a tag to an item, comprising:
dispensing the tag from a tag feeder of a tag applicator;
moving the dispensed tag through a cavity of the tag applicator into a nest of the tag applicator;
engaging the tag with a mechanical stop of the tag applicator that resists movement of the tag away from the nest subsequent to the tag being moved into the nest;
determining if a criterion is met in the tag applicator; and
coupling the tag to the item based on a determination that the criterion is met.
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